Author - Christain Parker

Looking for someone wanting a better engine in their 3rd gen..

Christain Parker2026-07-30T14:59:02+00:00I’m in the look out for someone that would be interested in me doing an engine conversion if their 3rd gen or even 2nd gen. A while ago I had a 3rd gen I did a GM LF3 twin turbo V6 then I did a...

$48,465

Christain Parker2026-07-30T14:58:58+00:00Just for fun I tricked out a 2026 SR5 with a few bells and whistles, nothing fantastic. I had kittens when my 2021 out-the-door came out at $35k... long paid off, but daum folks - with tag/tax/title this thing would crest $50,000.... I remember the first...

Thoughts On These LED Headlights

Christain Parker2026-07-30T14:58:30+00:00What is the general consensus on these headlights? I'm torn because I can see both sides of them looking really modern and sleek, but I'm not sure I'm sold on them. If not these what are your favorite LED headlights?

Air bags or bump stops to reduce sag.

Christain Parker2026-07-30T14:58:15+00:00Looking for advice on whether to add bump stops or airbags to 2023 SR5 towing a 4000 pound RV trailer with approximately 500 pound tongue weight. Currently using Anderson weight distribution hitch but still have tail sag.

1995 Honda Goldwing – Bagger Conversion (AKA The Sidequest)

Christain Parker2026-07-29T14:56:33+00:00So like most people with ADHD I've got a penchant for burning myself 100% out on a project before I'm done with it. I need to be able to switch to other interests when I get like that because my quality of work will drop...

Lorescar’s MGM Build

Christain Parker2026-07-29T14:51:41+00:00Just putting this up so I can track what I have done and want to do to my truck. 2021 Off Road 4x4 MGM DCSB Day after I got it (9/25): How It Currently looks: 06/05/2026: Suspension/Tires/Wheels: Bilstein 5100 with OME 887 Springs Icon RXT Leaf Springs - Stage 2...

Puddle Jumper

Christain Parker2026-07-28T14:57:36+00:00At the urging of several friends, allies, enemies, and weirdos, I've decided to finally start a build thread for the Puddle Jumper... It's quite cool, you see... There was quite a bit of catch up to do, some of this may appear out of chronological order, and...

Hybrid Generator Mode Limitations

Christain Parker2026-07-28T14:56:20+00:00I have found some limitations to the hybrid 120v generator mode. I was in Colorado last week for 7 days at a few different remote campsites for fly fishing. I was running a 1.5 kilowatt Ecoflow power station in the bed of my truck and...

A about a week ago, a man with a Tundra said nice truck!

Christain Parker2026-07-28T14:56:00+00:00It was a guy at my local Walmart parking lot in Ankeny, Iowa. He bragged about the V-8 his older model had and all the trailering torque. At first, I asked him if his truck was a Tacoma. He said no, a Tundra. I did...

Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM)

Christain Parker2026-07-27T14:55:11+00:00This is probably the most hard to get option right now, whats the deal ? Why Toyota wouldnt spec this option as stock to all Off Road model ?